Event Controller – Sports & Entertainment
Company: NorthPoint Search Group
Location: Alpharetta
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Event Controller – Sports & Entertainment Who: Sports &
Entertainment organization What: Event Controller When: ASAP Where:
GA Why: Growth Office Environment: Hybrid Salary: $115,000 –
$130,000 commensurate with experience plus potential
performance-based incentives. Position Overview: We are seeking a
detail-oriented Event Controller to oversee financial operations
for live sports and entertainment events. This individual will
manage the full financial lifecycle of events—from initial budget
creation through post-event reconciliation—while partnering closely
with event operations, production, sponsorship, and leadership
teams. The ideal candidate understands the financial complexities
of ticketed live events, including vendor management, production
costs, revenue tracking, and real-time expense monitoring. ? Key
Responsibilities: Build and manage comprehensive event budgets for
live sports and entertainment productions. Track and monitor
event-related expenses in real time to ensure alignment with
approved financial plans. Perform detailed post-event
reconciliations including ticket revenue, sponsorship income,
production costs, and vendor payments. Partner with operations and
executive leadership to forecast financial performance across the
event calendar. Analyze budget variances and provide actionable
insights to improve profitability. Establish and maintain financial
controls for event spending and on-site processes. Prepare
financial reports, summaries, and executive presentations. Support
compliance requirements and external or internal audits as needed.
Qualifications: ? Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or
related field. ? 5 years of accounting or finance experience within
sports, live events, entertainment, or production environments. ?
Proven experience developing and reconciling event budgets from
pre-production through final settlement. ? Strong understanding of
revenue recognition, accrual accounting, and cost tracking in
ticketed event environments. ? Advanced Excel skills and experience
with accounting/ERP systems. ? Ability to manage multiple events
simultaneously in a deadline-driven setting. ? Strong communication
skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally. If you’re
interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to
discuss your qualifications, please apply now.
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